Join us at the library every week for some stories and songs.

Children from birth to 2 years are invited to join Miss Sherry with their caregiver for a few short stories and lots of singing and moving. 

We’ll meet at the High Street entrance of the Gettysburg Library.  As we walk, we’ll discuss what we’re currently reading and/or suggest new titles to other participants.

Join Miss Crystal for stories, songs, and playtime.  For toddlers and preschoolers 3-5 years old.

This is your invitation to play…dough! Each month we’ll have themed challenge stations where your little one can explore and create with play dough. For ages 2-5.

Join Miss Crystal for songs, fingerplays, and stories!  For children ages 0-2.

 Join us at the library for stories, songs, and a craft.

Children ages 3 to 5 may join Miss Sherry for lively stories and songs. 

Join Miss Karin for books, songs, and activities geared for children ages 2-5.

No registration required.

Thursdays & Fridays 9/1- 11/30

10:30 AM

Join us at the library for stories, songs, and a craft.

Thursdays & Fridays 9/1- 11/30

10:30 AM

Join us at the library for stories, songs, and a craft.

This is a storytime that will prepare children for kindergarten by learning about the calendar, weather, letters of the alphabet, numbers, along with practicing fine motor skills. 

Rockstars from Ages Birth- 5 are welcome to come and sing, move, and rock out until their heart is content.  Bands will range from Queen to Metallica.  

Children ages 3 to 5 are invited to join Miss Sherry for a storytime with lots of movement, games, and music. 

Join us on the first and third Thursday of the month from 12:30 to 2:30! Bring your machine and current personal project, or work on charity quilts. Beginners welcome!

Join us for a drop-in knitting time for knitters of all levels. Don’t know how to knit? Stop by and learn! Conversation and creativity abound.

Drop by the library for PA CareerLink® assistance and services!  Includes career counseling, in-depth resume preparation, mock interviews, occupational training, GED programs and more!

Become a Dementia Friend, someone who learns about what it’s like to live with dementia and then turns that understanding into action. Dementia Friends USA is a global movement that is changing the way people think, act, and talk about dementia.

Adults and teens

Drop in and try a sparkly diamond painting project. Bring your own, or a kit will be provided. Easy to learn and hard to stop. Join the addictive trend! 

Homeschool teens from 7th to 12th grade are able to join us on these afternoons for interactive fun and learning. On this day we will be learning Ink Floating techniques. Registration required. 

Homeschool children from Kindergarten to 6th are invited to join us for these afternoons of interactive fun and learning. This month will be about team work, with "getting to know you" games and working together on challenges. 

Tech Time!
Friday,- September 8 
1PM

Stop into the Teen Center from 2:45-6:00 PM for casual or competitive table tennis every Wednesday throughout the fall.

Bring your diamond painting project and join other diamond painting enthusiasts!

New to diamond painting?  Come to the intro class that will be held once a month.

Intro class dates will be Sept 7, Oct 5, and Nov 2.

The Teen advisory board will choose this program and all teens are welcome to attend. 

Drop in the first Wednesday of the month from 4:00pm-5:30pm for some old-school video gaming. For tweens and teens.

Bring a friend and make a small diamond art craft to take home.  Registration is encouraged 

Bring a friend and make a small diamond art craft to take home.  Please register online. 

Teens are invited to come in and find out about the talent behind Lego photography with artist Megan Mitchel!

Join us for books, songs, and activities geared for children ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome!

No registration required.

Teens 12-18 are invited to come into the library to get an overview of the writing prompt that will be held throughout the Fall. Submissions are due October 31st, and winners will be announced November 10th.

Hop along and read to rabbits to practiice your reading skills. Rabbits will be at the library from Dolly & Friends Small Animal Sanctuary, Inc. for you to read to.

Adults and Teens 16 and Over

Award-winning poet and flash fictionist Alba Sarria holds an all-inclusive group for adults (beginners or pros) who want to create, discuss, edit, publish, and actively do more creative writing.

All ages are invited as Miss Sherry reads stories about libraries. Sign up that night for a library card that night or use your library card to check an item out and receive a free goodie bag. 

Sign up or drop by for a 15-minute session with a sweet, furry friend! Practice reading to KPets Therapy dog, Danny. Consider registering by calling or visiting the library at 717-624-2182.

We invite you to join our new teen book club!  Bring a snack to share.

September's selection - The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

Ages 13-18.  

We will discuss different ways of learning and knowing: how plants communicate, knowing as a dynamic process, botanical observation as language, and Indigenous knowledge.  Presented by Jay Tignor, the co-founder of the N

Are you interested in becoming more involved in your community and supporting the library? Join the Friends of Littlestown Library. Stop by or contact the library for more information.